Air pressure is all around — and it affects our weather. Find out what high pressure and low pressure are and how they affect our weather in 2 very different ways.
Here’s A Fun Winter Weather Idea: Make Fake Snow!
Making fake snow is easier than you think — and it’s a great way to give kids something fun to do when Old Man Winter doesn’t look to be sending any real snow your way!
Too Hilarious! Funny Snowman Pictures Bring Winter Weather Smiles
Funny snowman pictures always make us happy. Check out some of these snowman pictures sure to bring a smile to your day.
The Amazing Life Of Ben Franklin: Weather Pioneer
You might know about Ben Franklin the inventor, but how about Ben Franklin — weather pioneer? Yes, Ben Franklin contributed many things to meteorology. His studies of weather patterns and other meteorological phenomena helped further our understanding of weather, with many of his theories and observations withstanding the test of time.
4 Awesome Weather Books For Kids
Weather books for kids will help children understand and learn more about the weather — and may help encourage some young weather lovers to pursue a career in meteorology!
4 Perfect Weather Gifts Sure To Make Anyone’s Day
Weather gifts are great for those who love the weather. But if you’re not sure what to give the meteorologists you know and love, check out these awesome weather gift ideas sure to light up the weather bug in your life!
How Barometers Help Us Forecast The Weather
Barometers are a highly important tool in forecasting weather. Barometers measure air pressure, and the effects of air pressure can create all kinds of weather — from violent storms to pleasant cool days.
Smog Pollution And Fog: Weather Hazards To Watch Out For
Fog and smog may sound like similar words, but they mean 2 very different things. Fog is caused by various condensation, temperature, and wind combinations. Smog pollution is the soupy, dangerous result of what happens when pollutants get trapped in the air.
The Fujita Scale: A Weather Tool Which Measures Tornado Destruction
Tornadoes are violent, destructive storms whose strength and might can be measured with the Fujita scale. The Fujita scale, often called the F-scale, was devised by famous meteorologist Dr. Tetsuya Theodore “Ted” Fujita.
7 Tips & Tricks To Make It Snow (Have You Tried Any Of These?)
Everybody seems to have their own ways to make it snow. None of these 7 tips are necessarily scientific, but they certainly are fun to try. Who knows? They might really help make it snow!
A Tropical Depression Brings Stormy Weather But Is Great For Fixing Droughts
A tropical depression is an area of tropical weather that’s stormy, centralized, can pack winds up to 38 miles per hour, and can often become a stronger system like a tropical storm, hurricane, or typhoon.
Cumulonimbus Clouds & Nimbostratus Clouds: Rain-Makers That Can Bring Severe Weather
Cumulonimbus clouds are a common type of rain-making cloud. Many can climb tens of thousands of feet into the sky and can be seen from dozens of miles away. Any cloud which produces precipitation (like rain, sleet, and snow) are referred to as nimbus clouds, with cumulonimbus clouds and nimbostratus clouds being among the most common of the clouds which produce precipitation.
Vital Winter Health Tips That Will Save Your Life
Winter is a fun time of year for making snowpeople, snowballs, snow angels, and enjoying hot cocoa by a warm fireplace. But shoveling snow, being outdoors in the cold, and surviving freezing temperatures poses a whole set of special health risks. Heed these winter health tips and help save your life.
El Nino To Blame For Above-Average Winter Rain And Snow
Above-average winter rain and snow will be falling throughout much of the country thanks to an El Nino weather pattern affecting the United States this year. Bundle up and put those rain boots on!
How Wind Direction, Speed, And Location Determine Wind Types & Wind Names
When we talk about wind, we are talking about more than just moving air. In fact, the wind direction, the wind speed, and where the wind occurs are all important things to understand when talking about wind.
WARNING: Snowy, Icy Weather Make LED Traffic Lights Dangerous
LED traffic lights might save money on the power bill, but in the winter they may cost your life. Find out why LED traffic signals may be dangerous during the winter and what may be done about this sticky problem.
Fair Weather Cumulus Clouds – What Are They & What Do They Mean?
Fair weather cumulus clouds are the type of cloud which forms when the weather is stable and good. These puffy white clouds usually mean its safe to go out and enjoy the outdoors without the risk of bad weather coming our way… at least for now!
Snowflake Shape Can Help Us Understand Climate Change
Snowflake shape can be affected by pollution and other things in our atmosphere. But what makes snowflake shapes even more interesting is that scientists say we can use our understanding of how ice forms to learn more about future climate change.
Space Weather Alerts: Space Weather Phone Alerts You When Weather Events From Space Will Affect You
Want to know more about how space weather affects you? The Space Weather Phone and Space Weather Alerts inform you when events like meteor showers, the Northern Lights, and solar flares will be visible for you to see and enjoy from your own backyard!
Tornado Safety Tips For Winter Nighttime Tornadoes — Among The Deadliest Known!
Stay alert! Winter tornadoes at night tend to happen mostly in the winter. Use these tornado safety tips that could save your life.
FEMA For Kids Provides Fun Weather Activities For Kids Online
FEMA for Kids is a safe online resource for games, weather and disaster information. It’s also one of the few kids weather sites that also has fun weather activities for kids online.
Weather Warning: Scientists Think Sudden Ice Age Could Be Triggered By Effects Of Global Warming!
Believe it or not, the effects of global warming could actually cause the next ice age. And it may be sooner than originally thought, according to scientists.
2009 Hurricane Season Highlights
It’s December and the 2009 hurricane season is now officially over. It came and went with relatively little in the way of serious weather, at least for most United States citizens. It’s never too early to start preparing for the next hurricane season — which begins June 1st.
Prepare For Hurricane Season With Fabric Storm Panels For Your Windows
Fabric storm panels are an effective alternative to plywood and metal when preparing your home for an attack by a hurricane. Be sure you start preparing for NEXT hurricane season now!
How Pilots Avoid Thunderstorms & Lightning When Flying The Plane
Thunderstorm avoidance is one of the most important skills any pilot can learn. Here are the ways that pilots avoid thunderstorms when flying the plane.
